Adriana Gastélum

Hello, 2016!

Hello from the outside. I wasn’t on holiday but instead I took some days off from the blog and social channels so I could start the year fully rested and with lots of energy. During the week or so I was absent I had time to think about not only on my personal goals, but what I would like to achieve this 2016 for Fake Leather.

Warning, this is a long and personal post but I’d appreciate it if you read it and let me know your thoughts, as they’re very important to me.

With all honesty, I would love to publish everyday if I could, but with two jobs sometimes it’s hard to post three times per week as I intend to. Personally, I prefer to work on quality posts, good photography that’s worth your time and interesting topics, instead of just posting an outfit per day. So, you can trust I’ll keep on posting constantly although not daily.

If you could see my vanity desk you will think I’ve got enough beauty products for a whole family, when it’s actually just for me and the cream I share with my boyfriend sometimes. This is why I believe it could be a great idea to talk about skin care products, makeup and beauty in general. If you have any suggestion for this kind of topics or what kind of posts you’ll like to see, let me know!

I believe I already said it somewhere, but it’s been almost a year since I work as a Community Manager for three restaurants in Barcelona specialised in healthy flexitarian food made with the most powerful superfoods on the world (kale, anyone?). Because of this, I’ve had the opportunity to learn about nutrition, healthy and fast food for the everyday needs. If you are interested in easy recipes, places to eat and the latest brunch spots in Barcelona (that aren’t necessary healthy but c’mon), raise your hand!

I read all your comments, and I know well we’re not always in the economical position to buy a Proenza Schouler or a Mansur Gavriel bag that, besides from being expensive, are also pretty hard to find. But as always and especially this year, I’ll keep a balance into what it’s featured in the blog. While you’ll still find some luxury brands, you’ll also encounter with the affordable Shein and Zara pieces I know you guys love.

Fake Leather has been kept alive thanks to the sponsors from the latest years, and while I feel utterly happy and grateful to be able to work another year doing what I love, I’ve always been selective with the brands I work with to the point of declining offers that I believed where not suited for you, my readers, and the trust you provide me through your computer or phones.

So, you can be completely sure everything I show in here has been previously selected and supervised by me. I’ll never, ever work with a brand I don’t feel identified with.

I loved this post! I would love to see some recipes to try out and more affordable accessories, as you mentioned. and maybe some diy?. I love your style and am always looking forward to reading your posts :) xoxo from the freezing Canada

I love all points you mentioned, especially the Beauty / Food post inputs and AFFORDABLE fashion! While I love my LV bags and designer pieces, I cannot afford them on a daily basis and they are very special (and irrational) luxury purchases. Many other “big fashion bloggers” that started out small (like everyone) ONLY post sponsored designer pieces now. This is then usually the point where I unfollow them because I cannot (and don’t want to) afford anything anymore and they lose all authenticity.

I never comment on blogs but I really really love this post, Adriana. Keep up the great work.

Happy New Year! I love your blog and although I really look forward to reading your posts, as a fellow blogger with 2 jobs it’s totally understandable that you’re not posting everyday! Also really excited for you to share more about the food scene in Barcelona! I have never been, but it’s definitely at the top of my list. Cheers to a successful new year!

One word to tell you about this outfit is PERFECT! I can’t take my eyes off you girl when i see you in these photos! The colours are balanced and on trend. Of all the fashion items, i love the jacket most.

Hi Adriana! I want to take a chance to congratulate you on all your hard work and to thank you for all your wonderful posts and inspiration. I agree with you that quality is better than quantity and quality is all I have seen from you so rest assured. Also, love all your fun posts and travelling posts keep it up! And have a wonderful 2016!

Hello, from the inside. Yes, travelling posts and wonderful places, where to drink coffee in Barcelona or elsewhere would be nice. I Have to let you know that I agree with the quality over quantity decision of yours as Lay out and Photography is always important!

Adriana! First I wanted to tell you that I constantly come to see your posts because they’re just so well made, there is always something interesting to read and the photos are great. Se nota que le pones mucho amor!
I’m planning to visit Barcelona this year, and I was wondering (just placing an idea) if maybe you could do a Barcelona under-budget post? Where to shops, eat, go see, etc.
I think it would be intriguing to see the city with your personal selection under a limited-student-spending-money.

You’re going to love Barcelona, when are you coming? I’ll definitely post about inexpensive places and how to get to know Barcelona without spending a lot (but it’s still quite expensive tho, as the euro is quite expensive compared to other currencies), but there are some things you can do here and there to save money, will work on that soon!